Category: Warhorses & Arabians

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
A long season consisting of two-a-days, scrimmages, tournaments, and District 27-4A battles all comes to a head as Devine’s UIL postseason run begins with their Bi-District matchup against the Cuero Lady Gobblers on October 30 at 6pm. The site of the first round game is Seguin High School.
Devine finished its regular season with a 23-17 mark overall (not including their October 28 warm-up game against Randolph) and a 9-3 27-4A record.
Consecutive victories versus Carrizo Springs, Pleasanton, Somerset, and Pearsall has the Arabians peaking at the right time of the year to hopefully make a serious run to the Regional Tournament.
Cuero enters their own playoff run after finishing 21-22 overall, which includes their 5-5 District 28 record. The Lady Gobblers finished third in league standings.
La Vernia took the 28-4A championship with a spotless 10-0 record, followed by Navarro who went 8-2. Gonzales was the fourth place team and qualified for the postseason with their 4-6 finish.
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Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Bandera scored 21 unanswered points in their second-half run to what would initially appear a District 14-4A DII clinching victory over Devine last Friday at Warhorse Stadium.
With the loss, Devine, 3-6 overall, drops to 2-1 in district action with one game remaining at San Antonio Memorial on November 7.
Bandera sits at a perfect 8-0 on the year with district games remaining against San Antonio Memorial on October 31 then closes out their 14-4A schedule against the Wildcats in Carrizo Springs.
Warhorse Nation is hoping…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Matthew “Moose” Lopez
Sports writer
Varsity Devine Tennis’ season has come to an end after multiple hard fought matches falling  to Fredericksburg, 17-2.  There were several matches that went the distance, showcasing the talent and determination the Warhorses and Arabians played with all season.  
“We had three matches that we lost in the split tiebreakers and two matches where we came back from behind to win in a third set tiebreaker,” Head coach Kandi Darnell said. “I was really pleased with the way our kids fought and competed throughout the match.”
Darnell highlighted…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine was twice ready to run away with a victory over visiting Carrizo Springs last Friday as they took an early 14-0 lead and a late 28-14 advantage at Warhorse Stadium.
However, things got a little hairy on each occasion as the Cats shaved multiple 14-point deficits down, but the Warhorses buckled down to pull out the 28-20 victory.
Devine wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, striking early in the first quarter when quarterback Karter Brown…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine Cross Country runners Uriah Velasquez, Zach Guerra, Ryan Botello, Brody Lane, Shawn Lowe, Jesus Cisneros, and Zane Fritz have the opportunity to race for state as they qualified for the Regional Meet in Corpus Christi on October 21.
The Warhorses ran past five of the other six 27-4A teams as they finished runner-up with 49 points to outdistance themselves from Pleasanton, Pearsall, Uvalde, Carrizo Springs, and Somerset.
The one team that finished ahead of them in the standings was near-5A Floresville, which had 30 points to claim the championship.
Velasquez was the first Warhorse to cross the 5k finish…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!

Sports writer
Devine Tennis closed their last district match of the season against Carrizo Springs in dominant fashion, sweeping the Wildcats 15-0. 
Head coach Kandi Darnell said that this win was the result of several players elevating their game to meet the moment. The camaraderie among the players has fostered a deep chemistry that has translated to the court in a spectacular way. 
“Our players give each other a hard time when being competitive but are always ready to be each others’ support when needed,” Darnell said.
Darnell highlighted the boys doubles and mixed doubles for being steady all season. The consistent play of their team has kept Devine grounded and…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!